5. DeLorean DMC-12
Most people remember the DeLorean DMC-12 for its starring role in “Back to the Future,” but its real-life engineering was just as bold. The car’s brushed stainless steel body panels offered corrosion resistance and a unique, futuristic aesthetic, while the iconic gullwing doors required innovative torsion bar engineering for smooth operation.
Though its performance was often criticized, the DMC-12’s construction and design set it apart from any other car of its era.
Read more about the DeLorean’s engineering at Car and Driver.